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Building Technical Capabilities

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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20 Apr 2021 at 09:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by the Department for Transport (DfTc), involves a tender titled "Building Technical Capabilities," aimed at enhancing the technical skills of entry-level resources such as software developers, Dev-Ops, and testers in London, United Kingdom. The procurement falls within the IT services industry, classified under CPV code 72000000. The tender process was completed on 31 March 2021, with a contract value of £1,000,000, following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand within the IT services sector, particularly those that specialise in training and developing technical personnel. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the DfTc is focused on creating a diverse talent pipeline and supporting individuals to become proficient civil servants. Businesses with expertise in providing ongoing training and support in digital services can benefit from this procurement, as they align closely with the objectives set out by the buying organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Building Technical Capabilities

Notice Description

Deliver a diverse range of entry level technical resources (Software developers, Dev-Ops and Testers) to support the creation of a talent pipeline into Digital Services (DS). These resources will be selected by DS and will work on live projects for the department. They will receive ongoing training and support from Future Proof throughout their 2 year placement, to ensure that they have the technical skills and competencies to be able to deliver value throughout their placement. This training will be aligned to the GDS skills for the roles and grades and agreed with the Development Manager. DS will support the individuals to become good Civil Servants, with support in how to make good applications and pass interviews. At the end of their placement, it is expected that the resources will be in a position to apply for a technical SEO vacancy, thus increasing the talent pipeline and diversity of resources in DS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2b04877-ef90-4a67-95da-94e05ebd1467
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LA FOSSE ASSOCCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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